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GRANGE TOP QUARRY EXTENSION –
EMPINGHAM PARISH COUNIL (EPC) observations on Planning application 2024/0066/MIN

Grange Top Quarry Expansion

A planning application has been submitted by Castle Cement Ltd (Heidelberg) to significantly extend the Grange Top Quarry by c275 acres running along the A606. Empingham Parish Council has voted to oppose the application which can be viewed on the link below (Application Ref. 2024/0066/MIN).The Parish Council is asking for your urgent support in objecting - we have until 23rd February. The Stop Grange Top Quarry Expansion Group is supporting the Parish Council's decision. Further details can be found at: www.stopgrangetopquarryexpansion.co.ukOn the site you will see a standard template objection letter and a separate petition. We urge those opposed to make an objection and also sign the petition.If you prefer to write your own objection these can be left in the comments of RCC Planning Portal below. Please note: Stop Grange Top Quarry Expansion Group website has a section suggesting grounds for objections:2024/0066/MIN | Proposed extensions to Grange Top Quarry, for construction and use of a new access and site access road from the A606, a security gatehouse, bridleway bridge and associated works to facilitate the continued supply of minerals to Ketton Cement Works, the consolidation of existing mineral extraction permissions and a restoration scheme to recreate agricultural land and biodiversity enhancement works. | Castle Cement Ltd Ketton Works Ketco Avenue Ketton Rutland PE9 3SXOr you can write / email to:enquiries@rutland.gov.ukApplication Reference 2024/0066/MINPlanning OfficerRutland County CouncilCatmose HouseCatmos StreetOakhamRutlandLE15 6HPIf you support the application you can comment to this effect or not comment, and this will be an acceptance of the planning application.The deadline is the 23rd February for all comments to be submitted.

EMPINGHAM PARISH COUNCIL (EPC) Response to REG 18 New Rutland Local Plan

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Rutland residents urged to register to have their say in May

On Thursday 4 May electors in Rutland will have their say at County and Parish elections on who represents them locally.

Residents must be on the electoral register to be able to vote in May. Rutland County Council is urging those who are not registered at their current address to make sure they are registered before it is too late.

The deadline to register to vote is midnight on Monday 17 April. It takes just five minutes to apply online at gov.uk/register-to-vote.

This year residents in Rutland will be voting to select:

• councillors, who represent their local area and residents, and will help shape the future of their local area by making plans and taking decisions

• parish councillors, who make decisions on local issues affecting their parish and act as ambassadors for their community, keeping everyone aware of local needs and concerns

Mark Andrews, Returning Officer for Rutland County Council, said:

"Local elections are an important opportunity to make your voice heard and have a say on who makes decisions about issues that directly affect day-to-day life here in Rutland. If you have recently turned 18 or moved home, it is particularly important to make sure you are correctly registered to vote. If you're in doubt, you can check with us by contacting us at elections@rutland.gov.uk or calling 01572 720 954"

Those intending to vote at polling stations in May will need to show photographic ID. A list of accepted forms of ID is available on the Electoral Commission's website. Those that do not have eligible ID can apply for free voter ID.

Ailsa Irvine, Director of Electoral Administration and Guidance at the Electoral Commission, said:

"If you're not registered by 17 April, you will not be able to vote this May. Registering to vote only takes five minutes and can be done online.

"This year voters should also remember that they will need to bring photo ID to the polling station to be able to vote. Anyone that does not have an accepted form of ID can apply for free voter ID by 25 April."

For information about registration or voter ID please contact Rutland County Council's Election team by emailing elections@rutland.gov.uk or call 01572 720 924.

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For more information contact the Rutland County Council's Communications Office at communications@rutland.gov.uk or the Electoral Commission press office on 020 7271 0704, out of office hours 07789 920 414 or press@electoralcommission.org.uk

Notes to editors

• People can choose to vote in person, by post or by appointing someone they trust to vote in their place, known as a proxy vote. The deadline to apply for a postal vote is 5pm on 18 April, and for a proxy vote the deadline is 5pm on 25 April.
• The requirement to show photo ID at the polling station, is a new requirement, introduced by the UK Government's Elections Act which was passed last year.
• To apply for the free ID, known as a Voter Authority Certificate, voters will need to provide a photo, full name, date of birth, the address at which they are registered to vote and their National Insurance number.

Kim Buzzard | Senior Communications Officer
Rutland County Council, Catmose, Oakham, Rutland. LE15 6HP

Good morning,

Heavy snow has disrupted a number of local services today. The following provides an update on these services, as of this morning:

Gritting

Roads have been gritted again overnight. Crews have been back out on the network with ploughs this morning. Local farmers are also helping us to clear snow from the roads. Highways are continuing to monitor road conditions and weather forecasts.

Schools

Schools, colleges, and Early Years providers are responsible for contacting parents if they are closing because of snow. We have publish information on our School and Childcare Closures page where settings have informed us that they will be closed today.

Transport

Local bus services will not be operating on Friday 10 March, due to the snow. This applies to all public and school services operated by Rutland County Council. Other operators may also be affected.

Bin collections

All bin collections have been suspended for Friday 10 March. This includes return collections to empty bins that were missed in Uppingham on Wednesday 8 March and Oakham on Thursday 9 March. Residents are asked to please leave their bins out if we have been unable to collect them as normal. We plan to catch up with collections on Saturday 11 March or next week, if this is not possible.

Recycling centres

Cottesmore Recycling Centre will be shut on Friday 10 March, due to the snow. North Luffenham Recycling Centre remains closed due to Severn Trent Water works.

Council buildings

Due to the snow, these buildings are closed on Friday 10 March:

• Rutland County Museum
• Ketton Library
• Rutland Adult Learning and Skills Service

All of the above information has been published on a central page on the RCC website, in addition to alert banners placed on individual service pages: www.rutland.gov.uk/council-news/2023/03/snow-causing-disruption-local-services.

We will continue to keep the website updated with any new information about disruption to services caused by the snow. This information is also being shared across our social media channels.

Kind regards,

Mat Waik | Communications Service Manager
Rutland County Council, Catmose, Oakham, Rutland. LE15 6HP
e: communications@rutland.gov.uk

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Details regarding your data protection rights and how the Council processes your data can be found at: www.rutland.gov.uk/my-council/data-protection

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